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| Devender Rana exposes his ex-boss Omar for ‘hobnobbing’ with BJP | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: A day after former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah categorically ruled out any chance of rejoining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), his former political advisor and ex-close aide-turned-BJP leader Devender Rana exposed his ex-political boss on “relations” with the Saffron Party.
“Even after the abrogation of Article 370, the National Conference leadership made repeated attempts to reach out to the BJP”, Rana told a national channel.
Rana’s startling revelations regarding efforts of the National Conference leadership to join hands with BJP has created ripples in the political circle.
When his attention was drawn to the National Conference president’s yesterday’s statement in which he indicated rejoining the NDA, Rana said, “Farooq Sahib... | |
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| J&K BJP leaders reach Delhi to devise strategy | | Lok Sabha Polls | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: Senior BJP leaders reached Delhi to devise a strategy for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Highly placed sources said that during the national executive meeting, J&K-based party leaders will separately meet with the national president JP Nadda, and other senior leaders to devise a strategy for the coming Parliamentary polls.
Sources said that the BJP high command is very particular about increasing its tally of the 2019 elections by winning atleast one Parliamentary seat from Kashmir Valley.
Granting of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahari ethnic community has brightened the chances of the BJP to open it... | |
| | | | BJP expels 2 Kashmir based leaders | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: Five months after serving show cause notices to eight rebel leaders of the party, BJP on Friday expelled two party leaders of Kashmir Valley for indulging in anti-party activities.
According to a handout issued by the party, on the recommendation of the chairman of the disciplinary committee BJP-JK UT, Manzoor Bhat, and Asif Masoodi have been expelled from the primary membership of the party.
Sources in the party said that both the expelled leaders were disobeying the directions of the party leadership and were involved in organizing parallel functions.
Earlier in September 2023, the BJP’s Disciplinary Committee issued notices to eight party rebels... | |
| | | | ‘Cong created obstacles in Art 370 abrogation’ | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Congress had created hurdles for removing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir for decades.
“I had guaranteed you that I will remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Today, despite obstacles created by Congress, Article 370 is history now”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating, dedicating to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 9750 c... | |
| | | | Rajnath to visit Northern Command | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit the Northern Command this month. Official sources said on Friday that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to visit the Army's Udhampur-based Northern Command by the last week of February.
"Singh is likely to inaugurate a new Command Hospital under the aegis of Northern Command at Udhampur," sources said.
They added that Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande is also likely to accompany the... | |
| | | | Former Sarpanch survives knife attack | | | 
Atul Sharma
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 16: In a shocking incident, former Sarpanch Kamlesh Kumari narrowly escaped a knife attack at her residence in Arina, R S Pura on Friday.
The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, entered her home under the pretext of seeking water but turned violent, wielding the knife against Kumari.
Recalling the harrowing encounter, Kumari described how the attacker, upon requesting water, abruptly launched the assault with a knife. She bravely recounte... | |
| | | | LG pays obeisance at Martand Surya Temple | | | 
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 16: On the holy occasion of Surya Saptami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Lord Shri Martand at Shri Martand Surya Temple, Paloura, Jammu, today.
He participated in the Mahayagya organised by Shri Martand Tirath Trust and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of one and all.
The Lt Governor interacted with the people and extended his hearty greetings on the auspicious occasion.
Since time immemorial Jammu Kashmir is known as the la... | |
| | | | Ram Temple to remain closed for 1-hour | | | |
AYODHYA (UP), Feb 16:
Ayodhya’s Ram temple will remain closed for an hour in the afternoon every day from Friday onwards, the chief priest of the Ram temple said here.
Considering the flood of devotees to the temple following the consecration ceremony, the temple trust has increased the time of ‘darshan’ from 6 am to 10 pm.
Since January 23, the deity was woken up at 4 am for morning rituals. It takes around two hours before devotees are allowed to have ‘darshan’ and it continues till 10 pm.... | |
| | | | Buy FASTags from authorised banks | | | |
New Delhi, Feb 16:
Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL), toll collecting arm of state-owned NHAI, has advised highway users to buy FASTags from 32 authorised banks sans Paytm Payments Bank for hassle-free travel.
In a post on X, IHMCL said for hassle-free travel, buy your FASTag from 32 authorised banks.
The 32 authorised banks include Airtel Payments Bank, Allahabad Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank, among others.
A senior NHAI official told PTI that India has over 8 crore FASTag users and Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL) has around 30 per cent market share.
Earlier, IHMCL in a letter dated January ... | |
| | | | Kids inadvertently spilt oil from lamp at monastery | | | |
Early Times Report
KARGIL, Feb 16: Police here on Friday said some children had inadvertently spilt oil from a lamp at a Buddhist monastery and urged people to maintain communal harmony and not pay heed to rumours stemming from a video of the purported incident.
In a statement, police said a recent video showing children purportedly spilling oil from the lamp within the premises of the Buddhist monastery in Kargil town has garnered people’s attention, leading to misconceptions and attempts to sensationalise the issue with communal undertones.
“After careful examination, it was determined that the spillage occurred due to the inadvertent actions of children playing near the Gompa. I... | |
| | | | Pak quadcopters hover near LoC | | | |
Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 16: “Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) on February 16 opened fire to bring down Pakistani quadcopters at two different places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district,” officials said.
“However, the flying objects returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory in Balnoi-Mendhar and Gulpur sectors,” they said.
They said a search operation was launched in both the sectors to ensure there was no dropping of weapons or narcotics by the quadcopters. Officials said troops noticed two quadcopters entering the Balnoi area of Mendhar, around 6.30 a.m., and opened fire but the remotely controlled machines returned.
“Simi... | |
| | | | Summer like weather prevails in Kashmir | | | |
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Ahead of wet weather forecast summer like weather conditions prevailed on Friday.
There was a significant improvement in night temperature, but stayed below freezing point, at most of the stations of Kashmir valley.
Bright sun appeared with clear sky in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley as people and the tourists were seen basking under it at Lal Chowk, Partab Park and on the banks of Dal Lake.
The maximum temperature in Srinagar was recorded 7.8°C above normal of 9.9°C on the previous day.
Meteorological centre Srinagar has predicted moderate to heavy rain and snowfall over the J&K from Sunday onwards.
An intense Western Disturban... | |
| | | | Fire at MLA hostel in Srinagar | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Feb 16: A fire incident damaged the residential quarter building at the Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) hostel in Srinagar on Friday, officials said.
The fire broke out at around 9 a.m. in the upper story of the double-story residential quarters at MLA Hostel on Moulana Azad Road, causing extensive damage to the property, Fire and Emergency Service officials said.
A chinar tree and a wooden structure were also damaged in the fire incident.
The fire tenders were rushed to the spot from the nearby fire stations to bring the fire under control.
There was no report of any loss of life or injury in the incident.
The cause of the fire is being ascertained,... | |
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